A Dog

A couple of months ago, there was a possibility to get a dog.  We were not interested in the least, but when the opportunity for the dog went away, I realized, I was ready.  (The kids have been ready for about a year now!)  Daddy is not ready, but doesn't really have the heart to come out and say a flat out "no."

We have been praying and know that God will have the perfect dog for us when the time is right.  But, in the meantime the kids and I planning, dreaming, and scheming to find one.  Our babysitter suggested Big Dog Rescue so we started going on their website everyday.  Reading about the dogs and deciding on which ones we all would like to look at.  We know we want a smaller, inside dog that we can bring with us where ever we go.  It can't shed or bark.  And it has to LOVE kids.  ;)  And it can't cost a fortune.

I think we also have figured out we don't want a puppy.  Ideally, a dog about 1-2 years old that is house broken and crate trained would be ideal.

We had our eye on a puppy last week and we were all prepared to go check him out this past Saturday.  On Friday, I happened to go to the website and the puppy was gone.  There were still two other dogs that we were interested in, older dogs, already trained dogs.  So, the whole family went to check them out.

Fortunately for daddy, neither dog was at the store.  But, we were able to talk with the foster "mom" of one of the dogs we are interested in.  She was able to tell us all about him.  She was able to ask us questions.  The dog would be available at the end of March.  And before then, we can go to her house to check him out.

Then last night, as I was perusing the dog site again, another dog was added.  Small, tan and adorable.  And, it just so happens he is available through the same foster "mom."  It was love at first sight.  So, I called her to get more info about the new addition.  She had wonderful things to about him.  But, he hadn't been to the vet yet.  And won't go until Friday.

I have no idea when we will get a dog.  Or what type of dog.  But, I do know if we are patient, God will find the perfect one just for our family . . .